Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- Stonegate
- York Bombed
- Constantius Chlorus
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- William Etty, Artist
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Greyfriars
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Teaching the Poor
- York and the Holocaust
- The Multangular Tower
- Transport Moves On